This epic slideshow tells you everything you need to know about bitcoin and blockchain right now

Magister Advisors has produced arguably the most comprehensive report to date on what is happening in the world of bitcoin and blockchain startups.

Bitcoin is a digital-only currency not backed by any central bank, while the blockchain is the software underpinning it.

Blockchain uses complex cryptography to ensure transactions can't be tampered with and people sending and receiving money are who they say they are.

Jeremy Millar, a partner at technology bank Magister, told Business Insider blockchain is the fastest growing industry he's ever seen. There are a huge number of startups trying to use both bitcoin and blockchain to do a variety of different things.